Tuesday, May 12, 2026

How The West Was Hung - "Out-of-State Dark Money Influence on Colorado Elections and Constitutional Amendments"

The "Gold Standard" Under the Microscope: A Look at Colorado’s Election Balance

By Benjamin Townsend | May 2026 Perspective

"I've been helping people plant roots in Colorado since 1998, one thing remains constant: stability matters. We choose where to live based on a number of variables like; the strength of the economy to earn, the quality of schools, the safety of our streets, and the predictability of our property taxes. But the foundation of that stability is the election system, have you noticed all the people waiting to buy? While our state legislature rams as much socialism as they can down Colorado's throat, small businesses and professionals are struggling to keep up." 

"Rivers of Dark Money, Deltas of Deceit: Unmasking the Pollution in Colorado’s Election Stream."


"As a homeowner, your vote is your equity in the community, it is your voice. If the system for counting that vote is compromised by outside interests or administrative errors, the value of your voice, and your property, is at risk."

1. The Rise of "Dark Money" & Amendment 79

In 2024, Amendment 79 fundamentally altered our state constitution. While the policy itself was debated, the funding raised alarm bells for those concerned with local sovereignty. Data shows significant infusions of out-of-state capital, including a $1 million donation from the Open Society Policy Center. Jena Griswold (Attorney General campaign) reported approximately $1.490.000.00 in contributions 'so far'. TransparencyUSA . ActBlue, Democracy PAC, and so much more.

The Digital Delta: How "Smurfing" and Out-of-State Millions Dilute the Voice of Colorado Citizens.


The Risk: When constitutional changes are driven by million-dollar checks from global entities rather than local grassroots, the individual voter's influence is diluted. In real estate terms, this is like an outside developer changing your neighborhood's zoning without your consent.

Smurfing "The Large Deep River of Dark Money (massive donations), Flowing Through the Delta (election security) as Tiny Little Streams (less than $200 each), Before Pouring Its Vast Pollution (out-of-state influence) Into the Once Crystal Clear Unsuspecting Ocean (Colorado citizens' voices)" - Benjamin Townsend 

For Example; ActBlue in Colorado May 12, 2026 - FRAUD INVESTIGATION

As of May 2026, the digital fundraising landscape has shifted into high gear. Nationwide, the ActBlue platform has already processed over $119 million in the first quarter alone. Here in Colorado, this "pretend-people-powered" or smurfing engine, is being used to launder massive capital for democrat efforts to flip key congressional seats and maintain control in Denver News from the States.

For voters and homeowners, understanding the flow of this money is key to seeing who is truly influencing our local policy. Using the latest FEC and TRACER data, here is the reconstruction of the ActBlue-facilitated totals so far News from the States

Federal Races: The Battle for the U.S. House

Colorado’s Democratic congressional candidates have collectively raised nearly $20 million this cycle, with individual small-dollar contributions via ActBlue making up the lion's share of the volume News from the States

District / Candidate Total Fundraising (to date) ActBlue / Small-Dollar Notes
CD4: Eileen Laubacher (D) $4.4 million+ Outpacing the incumbent; majority of funds are out-of-state via ActBlue News from the States
CD8: Manny Rutinel (D) $1.6 million+ Over $800k comes from donors giving less than $200 News from the States
CD2: Joe Neguse (D) $2.78 million Heavy reliance on recurring digital donations News from the States
CD6: Jason Crow (D) $2.06 million Consistent growth through national digital networks News from the States

Statewide Spotlight: The Governor’s Race

The 2026 race for the Governor's mansion is setting records for digital engagement News from the States

  • Phil Weiser (D): Has raised a record $6 million total so far News from the States
  • Recent Momentum: In the period ending April 29, 2026, the campaign hauled in $1.36 million News from the States
  • Volume: Reports show over 35,500 total donations, with 90% coming from Colorado residents—though processed almost exclusively through digital platforms News from the States

The Down-Ballot Pipeline

ActBlue isn't just for the big names; it's the primary lifeblood for state legislative committees News from the States

  • Senate Majority Fund: This 527 political organization has reported $1,004,615.23 in contributions for the current 2-year cycle News from the States
  • Contribution Limits: Under Colorado law, these individual digital gifts are capped at $225 for legislative races and $725 for statewide races per election cycleNews from the States

What This Means for the Future Voter

The "ActBlue effect" presents two primary risks to local voter representation:

  1. Out-of-State Dilution: In high-profile contests like CD4, the influx of out-of-state capital via national platforms can prioritize national agendas over local neighborhood needs News from the States
  2. PAC Displacement: While small-dollar donors feel empowered, the sheer volume of these funds now allows candidates to match traditional PAC hauls, shifting the battleground entirely to digital marketing and TV ad buys News from the States

"Would your representatives have passed HB19-1129 if they represented you? Why don't they care?"

2. Targeted DA Funding & Public Safety

The safety of our neighborhoods is often determined by the District Attorney. We have seen a documented trend of outside billionaires—most notably George Soros—spending heavily in Colorado DA races. Using the Colorado TRACER database, we can see how these concentrated funds can install officials who prioritize lenient sentencing over traditional enforcement.

Impact on Property: Soft-on-crime policies lead to increased retail theft and vandalism, which directly depresses commercial and residential property values.

So much money in Attorney General race - "Ask yourselves why?"

3. Administrative Vulnerabilities: Leaks and Errors

Trust is eroded when the "keys to the castle" are left in the door. Recent years have seen critical failures from Jena Griswold's (yes, the one running for Attorney General) Secretary of State's office:

  • The BIOS Leak: Voting system passwords were posted online for months.
  • Database Glitches: Registration postcards were sent to 30,000 non-citizens. 

Even small errors in a "high-access" system like Colorado's can lead to irreparable outcomes, such as the fraudulent ballots counted in the Mesa County incident.


4. The Clemency Debate: Tina Peters

The current headline in May 2026 is Governor Polis's pretend consideration (Not until his cover, Jena Griswold, is installed as AG) of clemency for Tina Peters. While the Governor had extended deadlines to April 3rd to pretend to review the case, he faced a monolithic opposition from all 66 Democrats in the legislature, running our state with Out-of-State interests and Money.  

The Risk: When the justice system is viewed through a purely partisan lens—where one side sees a martyr and the other a threat, the average voter loses faith that the rules apply equally to everyone.


Summary of Risks to Homeowners

Pitfall Consequence for Voters
Out-of-State Funding Local priorities are overridden by global agendas.
Administrative Errors Ineligible ballots can offset legitimate ones.
Partisan Prosecution Laws are enforced selectively (Tina Peters), impacting regional and neighborhood safety.

"As your neighbor, I believe convenience should never come at the expense of confidence. Colorado has made it easy to supplant your vote; Hickenloopers Access House Bill 13-1303 in 2013 was designed to redefine election security - Instead of security meaning your vote will count, security means everyone possible, anyone, without regard. That is why the Colorado house and senate pass bills like House Bill 13-1303. It means they can stay in power until someone like Tina Peters shows the world. See why she's still in jail and Jena is becoming our Attorney General?"  

What do you think? Does the current system protect your "Colorado Standard"?

#ElectionIntegrity #ColoradoStandard #DarkMoney #VoterConfidence #StopTheSmurfing #ProtectTheVote #TransparencyNow #PropertyRights #CommunityStability #NeighborhoodSafety #HomeownerEquity #RealEstatePerspective #FreeTinaPeters 


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